Luis Enrique has “a lot of hopes for 2025”

Paris Saint-Germain finishes 2024 strong. After winning its shocks in the championship against Olympique Lyonnais (3-1) and AS Monaco (4-2) then taking ten points ahead at the top of the standings over third place occupied by ASM, the capital club ensured its qualification for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France by defeating RC Lens (1-1, 4 tab to 3) this Sunday, December 22. A victory acquired “in pain” for the Parisian title holder, but which nevertheless gave reasons for satisfaction for the future to Luis Enrique.

Coupe de France: the draw for the round of 16

“Then there were these two matches in the Champions League…”

After the meeting, the Parisian coach actually said he had “a lot of hopes for 2025”: “If we focus on what the team is doing, it's positive. Afterwards there were these two matches in the Ligue des champions against PSV Eindhoven (1-1) and Atlético (1-2) which put us in a delicate situation but I am very happy with what I see in my team”, greeted the Spaniard. His players will also have a busy start to the year. The current leader of Ligue 1, who will face Espaly (National 3) during the round of 16 of the Coupe de France in mid-January, will notably play for his survival in the Champions League during the highly anticipated clash against Manchester City on the 22nd. next January (9 p.m.).

Luis Enrique (PSG): “Almost not normal to play a first round of the Cup at this level”